The Sound of Gordon Parks

Join us for a powerful and engaging open community discussion with Mario E. Sprouse and Justen LeRoy, as they explore and celebrate the musical legacy of Gordon Parks. Come be part of this unique conversation as we listen, reflect, and honor the rich sonic legacy of Gordon Parks. Mario E. Sprouse, a musician, composer, and 2023 “Choice of Weapons Award” honoree, has been a dynamic presence in music, theater, and film for over five decades.

As Gordon Parks trusted musical assistant for more than 20 years, Sprouse has played a pivotal role in preserving and cataloging Parks’ extensive archive of music and media. Justen LeRoy is a sound artist and curator from Los Angeles whose work delves into the intersections of sound, spirituality, and geology. Through music, film, and performance, he investigates how these elements reflect and resonate with larger cultural and environmental narratives. FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center/Theater. FREE.

You may also like the following events from The Gordon Parks Museum:

• This October, 2nd October, 08:00 am, The 22nd Annual Gordon Parks Celebration in Fort Scott
• This October, 3rd October, 08:00 pm, Celebration Dance Party 2025 in Fort Scott
• This October, 4th October, 09:00 am, Gordon Parks and Paris: More than Just a Love Affair in Fort Scott

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